Senior Fraud Data Scientist

PayPal

PayPal, a leader in global commerce for over 25 years, empowers businesses and consumers in 200 markets with innovative payment solutions. The Fraud Science and Intelligence Team at PayPal is dedicated to protecting the platform from criminal networks through advanced data analytics and fraud detection techniques.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy algorithms for pattern recognition and clustering.
• Apply statistical methods to identify fraud patterns.
• Select and create significant features from raw data for the fraud linking framework.
• Enhance the speed and reliability of FSI tools.
• Utilize partner teams' findings to implement new fraud identification techniques.
• Collaborate with internal partners to extend FSI solutions.
• Lead engagement with PayPal’s data science and technology organizations.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Flexible work environment.
• Employee shares options.
• Health and life insurance.

This role requires you to have:

• Exploratory data analysis to identify patterns.
• Data cleaning and preprocessing.
• Advanced SQL experience.
• Proficiency in Python with string processing abilities.
• Understanding of cybercrime trends.

You would benefit from having:

• Energetic personality and curiosity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

PayPal is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations. The company values a diverse workforce and fosters an environment of inclusion and security where all employees can thrive.